Plugin components

In the Open BIM - Revit Plugin, we can distinguish between two sets of features. Each of them responds to specific needs within the collaborative workflow and the conversion of information to native Revit elements.

1. Common part

The first of these parts, or the common part, brings together all the general features related to the integration of Revit into the Open BIM workflow.

From this section, users can link their project to the BIMserver.center platform, share model updates, check the status of the project and, if necessary, cancel the collaboration. In addition, this section includes a set of tools for working with IFC links, allowing users to extract the content of these links to the Revit document (DirectShape), reverse this extraction if necessary, and keep the project updated within the collaborative environment. Along with these tools, the common section also offers an Open BIM information panel that allows users to track the progress of the project, specific options for IFC parameter management, and a set of additional tools such as electronic licence management, direct access to online help, and application information.

In short, it is a section that brings together all the resources necessary for users to work in coordination with other agents and maintain constant control over the status of the project.

2. Revit native element generation part

The second part of the plugin is geared towards generating native Revit elements and is one of the most notable aspects of the app. While the first section focuses on collaboration and link management, this section aims to convert data from IFC models into native entities that are fully editable within Revit. To do this, the plugin uses the "Extract link content and assign it to families" tool to generate a native Revit model, so that the imported information is not limited to being a simple IFC link, but becomes part of the native model.

This tool is available for converting structural IFC and reinforcement links. In addition, to use this tool, you must have a paid module (see the "Licenses and related modules" section).